Gets to grips with; defensive actions in sport Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TACKLES Gets to grips with; defensive actions in sport (7) The Guardian Speedy Aug 8, 2021
6% PLIERS Gripping implement (6) Puzzler Backwords Feb 17, 2026
6% POGO Extreme ___ (action sport with a bouncy stick) (4) USA Today Feb 10, 2026
6% AMNOT Defensive comeback (5) The Washington Post Mini Jan 8, 2026
5% WORE Sported (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 18, 2026
5% NONO Discouraged action (4) New York Times Feb 15, 2026
5% BID Auction action (3)
5% ENFORCE Garden forceps, gripping implement (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 11, 2026
5% DOPED Illegally tried to get an edge in sport, say (5) The Telegraph Plusword Feb 8, 2026
5% SNAP QB's action (4) Commuter Feb 5, 2026

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